The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has praised the Moran community, highlighting their bravery, discipline, and cultural richness during a 57th Foundation Day celebration for the All Moran Students' Union. He commended the BJP-led government's efforts to preserve, promote, and ensure the holistic development of the community's heritage art, culture, and traditions. Shri Sonowal also recognized the community members' role in enhancing Assam's social fabric, their sacrifices, bravery, patriotism, and work culture as pride for India.
He underscored the importance of equipping the Moran youth with modern thinking, scientific knowledge, and technological tools to succeed in today's competitive world. The Union Minister acknowledged the Moran community's significant contributions to public life in Assam over a period spanning nearly six decades. He emphasized that their unique skills and talents must be nurtured for advancement.
In addition to praising the community's traditional events like Gos Tolor Bihu, Shri Sonowal paid homage to historical figures and highlighted the Moran community's commitment to nature conservation through 'Gos Tolor Bihu.' He encouraged the Moran youth to continue contributing towards building a self-reliant and developed India alongside strengthening their community leadership.
The celebration saw the attendance of various dignitaries including local elected representatives, council officials, tourism board chairpersons, housing board leaders, Olympic representatives, municipal board chairman, and community leaders. The speech was part of the event and represented an objective endorsement of the Moran community's role in Assam and India's cultural landscape.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: A government department responsible for ports, shipping, and waterways.
Sarbananda Sonowal: Union Minister of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Moran Community: A specific community recognized for its bravery, discipline, and cultural richness in Assam.
All Moran Students' Union: An organization commemorating the Foundation Day with celebration of traditions.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: Refers to Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, who is speaking on multiple occasions.
Assam: A state in India where the Moran community plays a significant role.
Gos Tolor Bihu and Kheri: Traditional cultural events inaugurated by Shri Sonowal during the celebrations.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Sarbananda Sonowal hails Bravery, Discipline,
Cultural Legacy of Moran Community at 57th All
Moran Students' Union Foundation Day
Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 7:47PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal lauded the courage,
discipline and cultural richness of the Moran community, saying their contributions are not only significant to
Assam but also admired across India.
Speaking at the 57th Foundation Day celebrations of the All Moran Students’ Union at Doomdooma, today,
Shri Sonowal highlighted the BJP-led government’s continued efforts to preserve and promote heritage, art
and culture of the Moran community while ensuring their holistic development.
“The valour, commitment, and fearlessness of the Moran community are recognised nationwide. With strong
spiritual values and cultural traditions, the community has played a vital role in strengthening the social fabric
of Assam,” the Union Minister said.
As part of the celebrations, Shri Sonowal inaugurated two major traditional cultural events— ‘Gos Tolor
Bihu’ and ‘Kheri’, the latter performed by over 1000 participants. Shri Sonowal praised the All Moran
Students’ Union for its tireless, uncompromising work over nearly six decades in addressing core community
issues and contributing to the broader Assamese identity. “The youth of the Moran community possess
immense talent, skill and resolve. We must equip them with modern thinking, scientific knowledge and
technological tools so that they can thrive in today’s competitive world,” Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said.
The Union Minister further said, “The contributions of the Moran community to Assam’s public life are
invaluable. They have consistently played a key role in the process of building the greater Assamese identity.
Their unmatched sacrifices, bravery, patriotism, and work culture symbolise pride for our nation. Since
coming to power, the BJP government has prioritised the protection, preservation, and promotion of the
Moran heritage and cultural legacy while working toward the community’s all-round development. Their
contributions have received due recognition and respect. In today’s competitive world, we must equip our new
generation with modern perspectives, scientific thinking, and technological proficiency. The youth of the
Moran community have remarkable skill, talent, expertise, and determination. It is our collective
responsibility to recognise these qualities and work continuously for their advancement, enabling the
community to shine brighter.”
Shri Sonowal also paid homage to historic figures Bodoucha and the warrior Veer Raghav Moran, describing
them as ideals of Assamese public life. He also mentioned the spiritual significance of the ‘Dharma Huchari’
and ‘Gos Tolor Bihu’, noting that this great community has upheld its rich traditions and heritage for
centuries. He expressed hope that in the coming days, the Moran community will bring greater glory to Assam
and India through their industrious spirit. Emphasising the ecological importance of 'Gos Tolor Bihu', he said
the celebration underscores the community’s long-standing commitment to nature conservation and
biodiversity.
The Dibrugarh Lok Sabha MP called on the Moran community to continue playing an active role in building a
self-reliant and developed India, and he commended the student union’s leadership in empowering youth and
strengthening society.
Prominent attendees included MLAs Bolin Chetia and Ponakan Baruah; CEM of Moran Autonomous
Council, Arunjyoti Moran; Chairman, Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC), Rituparna Baruah;
Chairman, Assam State Housing Board (ASHB), Pulak Gohain; Assam Olympic Association (AOA), GeneralSecretary, Lakshya Konwar; and Tinsukia Municipal Board, Chairman, Pulak Chetia, along with several other
community leaders and dignitaries.***
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(Release ID: 2127146)